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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$22.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,987/year ($3,249/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 41st of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 970 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $47,100 a year — though pay ranges from $31,890 for newcomers to $72,440 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 970 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $47,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,987 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,472 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,603 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,038 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,987 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,249 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Louisiana?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Louisiana is $47,100 per year ($22.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,380 and $62,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $47,100, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $38,987 per year ($3,249 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 970 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.